It’s a good time to be a Pies’ supporter according to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life after their emphatic win against the Power.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: No clangers from Langers!
It has been awhile since the Bombers have won their first two games of the season with win number two set up by Kyle Langford’s five goals.
Round 2 – Carlton v Geelong: Re: flux
In a piece that puts paid to the traditional ‘journey’ of clubs that wish to climb the mountain, Joe Sexton saw his Blues best the Cats (premiers in 2022, in case you forgot) and in the aftermath shares with us a view from the bow of the Ship of Theseus.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v St. Kilda: Saints collar the Dogs
It’s an umblemished start from Braham Dabscheck’s Saints after they put the Doggies to the sword, and pleasingly for fans, much of the damage was inflicted by young guns.
NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match
Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hunting in numbers (Floreat Pica Society)
International coverage of Round 2 for the Floreat Pica Society, with Garry Stock (in Israel) and Ziggy (at the MCG) reporting. They found a lot to enjoy.
Almanac Music: Songs and Cars
Cars – like teenagers and high school – are a common feature in songs of the rock‘n’roll era. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about songs and cars, and, as usual, welcomes comments from Almanac readers.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Top of the pops
After the hurt comes the happiness – at least for now. Ged and Jesse took in the Bombers’ Round 1 win over arch rivals, the Hawks.
Almanac Life: The Port Willunga Jetty, Hope, and Dr. J
Mickey and Max have been to Adelaide’s southern beaches. A time of bonding and thinking about NBA greats as well as a time of contemplation.
NRL Round 4: Spare us the hoopla and just give us the footy, please.
The scribes are hard at it as they confect storylines to promote the first Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins clash this weekend. Spare us the hoopla and just give our tipster Ian Hauser the footy, thanks very much.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bumping in early
Sal finds it hard to understand the classification of bumps. He’s not the only one!
‘Highlights abound at city’s sporting Mecca…’ by KB Hill
The Norm Minns Oval is the sporting ‘Mecca’ of Wangaratta and the surrounding districts. And who better to recount its history than KB Hill, the area’s foremost sports historian?
Almanac Rugby League – Vale John Sattler: One of South Sydney’s greatest
Rugby league icon John Sattler was immortalised in an image from the 1970 Grand Final. Russel Hansen pays a moving tribute to the South Sydney legend who passed away yesterday.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A roundabout Round 1 review
Joe recounts his night at the Richmond v Carlton opening clash with some interesting observations.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: outgoing sky
Haiku Bob is back for the new footy season! He can’t get the word ‘Daicos’ out of his sentences.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review – Round 2 Preview
A good win against the reigning premiers in Round 1 provides the true believers of Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life the confidence for a Round 2 win against the Power.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Missing in Marvel Stadium
Not everything went according to plan for Ian Wilson when he took a client to the footy to watch the Saints as he explains.
Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend
Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
Almanac Footy: AFL2023 Footy Fixture – Round 2
A few surprises from Round 1 matches – check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 2 of season 2023.











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